New Zealand Spinach Seeds

New Zealand Spinach is a unique heirloom leafy green prized for its heat tolerance, continuous harvests, and nutritious succulent leaves. A member of the Aizoaceae family, this warm-season crop differs from true spinach and thrives during the hot summer months when traditional spinach varieties often bolt and decline. Native to New Zealand and Australia, it has become a valued garden vegetable for its resilience and dependable production.

The attractive triangular leaves have a tender, slightly succulent texture and a mild flavor similar to spinach. New Zealand Spinach is excellent for fresh salads, stir-fries, soups, sautés, and a variety of cooked dishes. Rich in vitamins A and C, it provides a nutritious source of fresh greens throughout the growing season while maintaining excellent flavor and texture.

This warm-weather crop thrives in well-drained soil and performs best in full sun. Unlike traditional spinach, New Zealand Spinach flourishes in temperatures ranging from 60°F to 75°F and tolerates both heat and periods of drought. Direct sow seeds after the danger of frost has passed and maintain consistent moisture for optimal growth and continuous leaf production.

Easy to grow, productive, and highly adaptable, New Zealand Spinach remains an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a dependable source of fresh greens throughout the summer months. Its vigorous growth habit and extended harvest period make it a valuable addition to vegetable gardens in warmer climates.

New Zealand Spinach Seed Details

• Quantity: 30 Seeds
• Plant Type: Heirloom Leafy Green
• Family: Aizoaceae
• Scientific Name: Tetragonia tetragonioides
• Leaf Appearance: Triangular Succulent Green Leaves
• Flavor: Mild and Spinach-Like
• Best Uses: Salads, Stir-Fries, Soups, Sautés, Fresh Greens
• Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 Inch
• Germination Temperature: 45-65°F
• Days to Germination: 8-18 Days
• Row Spacing: 18 Inches
• Plant Spacing: 12 Inches
• 100' Row Yield: 40 Pounds
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Harvest Time: Approximately 39 Days
• Special Features: Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Continuous Harvests, Excellent Summer Green

How to Save Seeds

New Zealand Spinach does not cross-pollinate with true spinach, allowing both crops to be grown in the same garden without concern for unwanted crossing. Select healthy plants with desirable characteristics for seed saving.

As plants mature, small flowers will form at the base of the leaves and gradually develop into seed capsules. Allow these seed capsules to remain on the plant until they have fully matured and dried naturally.

Once the seed capsules have dried completely, harvest them carefully and remove any remaining plant material. Allow additional drying if necessary to ensure long-term seed viability.

Store the fully dried seed capsules in a cool, dry location until ready for planting. Properly stored seeds can remain viable for several years under suitable conditions.